Delhi High Court
96,004 judgments
Luvleen Maingi v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that gold jewellery worn by a foreign national on arrival in India is personal effects exempt from customs duty and cannot be confiscated without statutory basis, quashing the confiscation order.
Ram Karan Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the petitioner's guilt in certifying unsatisfactory vehicle repair bills but modified his dismissal penalty to compulsory retirement with pension, emphasizing proportionality and procedural fairness.
Nilkamal Crates and Containers & Anr. v. Ms. Reena Rajpal & Anr.
The court held that while the word marks NILKAMAL and NILKRANTI are not deceptively similar, the defendants' device mark is deceptively similar to the plaintiffs' device mark, granting injunction against the device mark's use but not against the word mark NILKRANTI.
Tata Steel Limited v. Tyo Trading Enterprises & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that the court has territorial jurisdiction to try a suit where part of the cause of action arises within its jurisdiction, allowing the appellant's appeal against dismissal on jurisdictional grounds.
Sumlesh Devi v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's decision granting compassionate allowance to the widow of a dismissed police constable, ruling that entitlement is not contingent on minimum qualifying service of 10 years.
Jitender Pal Singh v. State
The Delhi High Court modified the appellant's conviction from murder under Section 302 IPC to culpable homicide not amounting to murder under Section 304 Part II IPC, reducing the sentence to the period already served based on the nature of injuries and circumstances of the case.
Suja Paul & Ors. v. The Chief Secretary Government of NCT of Delhi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that employees of Tibbia College are entitled to revised pay scales only from the date of government takeover, May 1, 1998, and not retrospectively from January 1, 1996.
Saleem @ Baniya v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction based on credible eyewitness testimony and corroborative forensic evidence despite minor contradictions and absence of motive.
MS Shoes East Ltd. v. R.K. Singh & Co.
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal holding that a broker who received advance incentive on a firm commitment to procure subscriptions but failed to do so must refund the amount with interest, and the suit was within limitation.
Gurdev Singh v. U.O.I. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of CISF constables for indiscipline based on domestic inquiry findings, holding that FIR evidence is admissible and acquittal in criminal trial does not invalidate disciplinary action.
Gurdev Singh v. U.O.I. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of CISF constables for indiscipline, ruling that hearsay evidence including FIR contents is admissible in domestic inquiries and acquittal in criminal trial does not invalidate disciplinary findings.
Gurdev Singh v. U.O.I. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of CISF constables in a domestic inquiry relying on FIR evidence and held that acquittal in criminal trial does not invalidate disciplinary findings.
Gurdev Singh v. U.O.I. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld dismissal of CISF constables for misconduct in a domestic inquiry, holding that FIR contents and hearsay evidence are admissible and acquittal in criminal trial does not preclude disciplinary action.
Sant Ram v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the murder conviction based on the sole reliable eyewitness testimony corroborated by medical and forensic evidence, rejecting the notion that witnesses related to the deceased are inherently unreliable.
Association of Qualified and Trained Technologists, AIIMS v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court held that uninterrupted ad hoc appointments explicitly stated as temporary qualify as temporary appointments under CCS Pension Rules, entitling employees to Old Pension Scheme benefits for the entire service period prior to regularization.
M/S SHIVALIK HOUSE KEEPING SERVICES v. REGIONAL PROVIDENT FUND COMMISSIONER
The Delhi High Court held that no pre-deposit is required for appeals against orders under Section 7-C of the EPF Act and set aside the dismissal of the petitioner’s appeal for non-deposit before expiry of the stipulated period.
AK GAUTAM v. I.I.T.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of a disciplinary enquiry and penalty against a Technical Assistant at IIT Delhi, emphasizing proper charge sheet approval, adherence to natural justice, and rejecting procedural irregularity claims without proven prejudice.
Sehdev Singh Verma v. J P S Verma & Anr.
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity and irrevocability of a registered Gift Deed despite alleged breach of conditions and held that vague pleadings of fraud or undue influence without particulars are insufficient to set aside a gift.
Kamal Construction Co. v. Delhi Development Authority
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's claim for payment under a construction contract due to failure to produce best evidence of work done and unrectified defects noted in the completion certificate.
Reliance Industries Ltd. v. M/S Vijay Cable Industries & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the vacation of injunction restraining UPFC from selling mortgaged property, holding that delay, laches, and failure to implead UPFC disentitled the appellant from continuing the injunction.